Koni shocks, are they worth it??
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Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
Originally Posted by waldig
Iam looking to see if Konis are worth the money and effort, I have 19000 and do autocrossing so the interest. Can anyone provide your impression of the shocks and if they are adjustable - is that helpful???
Thanks woody
Thanks woody
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
Originally Posted by FP
But what's the benefit? I'd like to know as they are not cheap. My car rides fine after the lowering kit. So I would like to know the benefits in more qualified terms.
Last edited by andrew; 07-05-2009 at 10:18 PM.
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
I bought Chris's revalved Koni's and at first I wasn't sure if I liked them. For the street, at the softest setting with the stock springs I found them too bouncy and way too hard at the hardest setting. (to be expected I guess) Then I set them one turn from firmest on the front and one turn from softest on the back and went racing. They completely changed the handleing of the car. Now I have no understeer except on the real tight slow corners. On the fast turns and eses the car has a slight oversteer feeling. I was shopping for bigger front tires but now I'm in no hurry. The shock's cured many of the complaints I had about the understeer and overall manners on the track. If your racing, without a doubt they're worth it. If it's for puttering down the street ... with stock springs .... I can't say because mine are not the off the shelf Koni's.
My Koni's have made a most definate improvement and I would imagine the off the shelf ones are excellent too.
Les
My Koni's have made a most definate improvement and I would imagine the off the shelf ones are excellent too.
Les
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
Andrew explained it pretty well... they definitely improve the over all handling.
Mine still seem to rattle in the rear... Koni replaced them under warranty but they're still rattling. And I'm certain it's the shocks but I don't have the original to put back on to find out.
Anyone want to lend me there's?
Ok back on topic!
Mine still seem to rattle in the rear... Koni replaced them under warranty but they're still rattling. And I'm certain it's the shocks but I don't have the original to put back on to find out.
Anyone want to lend me there's?
Ok back on topic!
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
I love mine, its at least as confortable (maybe better) as before I lower the ride 1.5". On race mode its a tight bumpy ride, I likeed that for dragging the car remains straght at take of and not like the mustang GT that moves its weight to the back like crasy!
I wrote this on my site about my suspension:
This suspension set up is the best in the industry. The shocks are adjustable to your driving needs a comfortable ride in the city or a stiff racing characteristic. The springs are less expensive than eibach and it’s a lower drop.
KONI SPORT: Are adjustable, which means that you can influence the behavior of the car to meet your preferences (ride comfort, handling balance, etc.).
Koni North America - ITT - Sport
http://www.koni-na.com/cat_search_form.cfm
Why the industries first adjustable shock is still the best:
Intrax Coil Springs:
MakeModelYearPart NumberTypeChassisFrontRearLbsList PriceChryslerCrossfire V-604-28.1.025SLS
1.4"1.6"
variesThese Springs Are Cold Wound To The Most Exacting Standards, Stress Relieved And Shot Peened To Remove Surface Imperfections Extending Service Life Up To 200% Or More, Springs Are Also Phosphate Coated For Corrosion Resistance And Powder Coated To Ensure A Lifetime Of Outstanding Looks, Includes Manufacturer's Limited Lifetime Warranty
Intrax Suspension - Products - Springs
I wrote this on my site about my suspension:
This suspension set up is the best in the industry. The shocks are adjustable to your driving needs a comfortable ride in the city or a stiff racing characteristic. The springs are less expensive than eibach and it’s a lower drop.
KONI SPORT: Are adjustable, which means that you can influence the behavior of the car to meet your preferences (ride comfort, handling balance, etc.).
Koni North America - ITT - Sport
http://www.koni-na.com/cat_search_form.cfm
Why the industries first adjustable shock is still the best:
- Big handling improvements
- Reasonable ride quality
- External rebound adjustment on most cars
- Best KONI shock for all lowering springs
- Re-buildable and re-valveable for custom vehicle setups
- Yellow exterior finish
- Lifetime Warranty
Intrax Coil Springs:
MakeModelYearPart NumberTypeChassisFrontRearLbsList PriceChryslerCrossfire V-604-28.1.025SLS
1.4"1.6"
variesThese Springs Are Cold Wound To The Most Exacting Standards, Stress Relieved And Shot Peened To Remove Surface Imperfections Extending Service Life Up To 200% Or More, Springs Are Also Phosphate Coated For Corrosion Resistance And Powder Coated To Ensure A Lifetime Of Outstanding Looks, Includes Manufacturer's Limited Lifetime Warranty
Intrax Suspension - Products - Springs
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
Re: Koni shocks, are they worth it??
black srt listed them in the for sale section, but they aren't his. tighed1 was hinting that these might not be the "konis" that everyone else has on their xf's.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt-6-na.html
-steve
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt-6-na.html
-steve
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